Samsung Galaxy M21s vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 355,351); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21s is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21s vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21s | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21s and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy M21s by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21s and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21s over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.